The Building Inspector reviews plans, issues permits, and inspects all new construction and remodeling work within the City of Altoona. Use the list below to see if you need a building permit for your project.
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City Hall
1303 Lynn Avenue
Altoona, WI 54720
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715-839-5192
Fax: 715-839-1800
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Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4 PM
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Building Inspector:
Matt Flatland • 715-271-6691
Email Matt »
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Do I need a building permit?
YES -
Permits are needed for the following:
- Air Conditioning (adding or replacing)
- Basement Remodel
- Bathroom Remodel
- Boiler (adding or replacing)
- Deck or Outdoor Stairs (adding or replacing)
- Door (adding, replacing, or removing)
- Driveway or Parking Pad (enlarging or replacing)
- Electrical Wiring (adding, altering, or replacing)
- Fence
- Fireplace (adding or replacing)
- Furnace (adding or replacing)
- Garage (adding, replacing, or removing)
- Kitchen Remodel
- Plumbing (adding fixtures, altering, or replacing)
- Roof
- Shed or Accessory Building (larger than 200 square feet, adding, replacing, or removing)
- Siding (adding, replacing, or removing)
- Solar Installation View checklist for more information.
- Space Heater - Fuel Burning (adding or replacing)
- Swimming Pool (depth two feet or greater)
- Walls or Partitions (adding or removing)
- Window (adding, replacing, or removing)
NO - Permits are not needed for the following projects:
- Door replacement of equal size
- Fascia replacement
- Floor coverings
- Rain gutter replacement
- Soffit replacement
- Wall coverings interior (i.e. drywall, wallpaper, paneling)
- Window replacement of equal size
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